African music

20 Emerging African Artistes Who Should Be on Your Radar

From the enticing rhythm of Afrobeat to the soul-stirring melodies of traditional folk music, these…

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“Love is War” Review: IAMDDB Confidently Struts Her Skills on New Album

Love is War is a momentous album from an artiste who is fully blossoming into…

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The Continuing Rise and Influence of East African Drill Music and Culture

In East Africa, Drill Rap has established itself as a dominant strain of the region’s…

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The Rise of Arbantone: A New Stable Among Kenyan Music Genres?

Arbantone songs are mainly characterised by beats sampled from Kenyan Old School hits … and easy…

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Ghana Music Awards Makes Call for Its 2024 Edition

Artistes who released music between Jan 1st – Dec 31st, 2023, are eligible to submit…

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“Bboy Settingz” Review: Burukyln Boyz Reiterate the Kenyan Drill Rap Aesthetic

With Bboy Settingz, Buruklyn Boyz continues to influence the musical sound, culture and lifestyle of…

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What Will Shape Africa’s Music Landscape in 2024?

As the world embraces Africa’s music revelations, 2024 stands before us, an uncharted canvas ready…

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Libianca Legitimises Meteoric Rise With New “Walk Away” EP

Walk Away is positive proof that everything “People” was, was not a fluke. Libianca has…

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Ultima Studios Unveils New Reality Show, “Next Afrobeats Star”

The competition, predicted to introduce the next generation of talented Afrobeats musicians, will air for…

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Victoria Orenze’s “Truth in Sounds” Album Cements Her Depth in Carving Spiritual Lyrics

Truth in Sounds is a proof that putting in the work in Gospel music is…